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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
MICROFINANCING PARTNERS IN AFRICA
Masaka Social Center 2
Bishop Kaggwa andMADDO
2
MADDO Dairy 3
Update on Old Friends 3
First Milk toCollection Center
4
Rosemary, A Widow 4
African Premier of THE
LIVING LOAN
5
Farmers in Training 5
Farmers Who Are Ready 6
Cow Ceremony 7
Kibera 8
Jamii Bora 8
John Ouma 8
Kaputei 9
Clarisse 9
Easter at the
Orphanage
9
Safari 10
Regional Microcredit Summit 11
Reflections from the Travelers 12
UGANDA
KENYA
Where do your dreams take
you? Mine keep taking me
back to Africa! In this spe-
cial edition of our newslet-
ter, we would like to WEL-
COME YOU ALONG on our
2010 African trip. Wanting
you to partner with us as
much as possible, we will
share our photos and spe-
cial reflections on Uganda
and Kenya. In Uganda, we
were with our partners Cari-
tas MADDO and were able
to hand over cows to fami-
lies in the Cow Project. In
Kenya, the highlight was
being at the Regional Micro-
credit Summit where our
partner, Jamii Bora, was
honored for its work of giv-
ing out over 325,000 loans
so that members could bringthemselves out of poverty;
for its model housing project
in Kaputei; and most re-
cently for becoming a bank.
In both Uganda and Kenya,
familiar faces greeted us.
Singing and dancing wel-comed us. Youve come
back! Youve come back,
and youve brought new
friends, people cried. (We
cried tootears of joy.) I
know I can speak for the
group in saying our hearts
were full of gratitude.
We hope that you will enjoy
this special edition of our
African experience.
May our dreams continue to
take us to places of joy.
A WORD FROM SISTE R TONI
CONNECTIONS
U G A N D A &KE N Y A
Uganda is a landlocked, tropical
country about the size of Oregonwhich has enjoyed relative stability
since the mid-1980s following two
decades of violence and the loss of
400,000 lives. The median age is
15 and the life expectancy is 53
years. Kenya, a largely arid land,
borders the Indian Ocean and is
about twice the size of Nevada.
The median age and life expectancy
are each 6 years greater than that in Uganda. Although 1,500 peo-
ple died in post-election violence in 2007, the political climate has
settled. (These data are from the CIA World Fact Book.)
Sister Antoinette Temporiti, CPPS, as co-pilot in a Cessna Grand Cara-van airplane
Specia l Afr ica Edi t ion
June 2010
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development projects,
including the construc-
tion of a commercial
building in the town of
Masaka. Bishop Kag-
gwa met with the team,
and Sr. Toni delivered
the news of the tremen-dous response during the
Fund-A-Need at the Gala.
The team toured the head-
quarters for the Masaka Dio-
cese Development Organiza-
tion (MADDO), meet-
ing with many who
work with and for Fr.
Peter Ssenkayi. In
addition to the Cow
Project, MADDO is
engaged in education
throughout the dio-
cese, as well as other
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UGANDA: MASAKA SO C I A L CE N T E R
During our Uganda visit, home
was the Masaka Social Cen-
ter. Operated by the Diocese
of Masaka, our accommoda-tions were comfortable, sim-
ple, and welcoming. From the
second story veranda, we had
a breathtaking view of the
hills. Through the window
grates, we could enjoy the
singing of the children in the
neighboring school.
Storks graced the roof-
tops, reminiscent of the
avian symbols of hospi-tality found on the roof
at the Barnhauf at
Grants Farm in St.
Louisonly these were
very big and very real.
The staff at the Masaka
Social Center were gra-
cious. We were treated
to home-cooked break-
fast and dinner buffets.
It was a lovely venue to begin
and end the day.
B I S H O P K A G G W A AND M A D D O
Timeline
March 22Sr. Liz Peplow,
CSJ travels to Gulu, Uganda.
March 26Sr. Toni
Temporiti, CPPS, Heather
Cammarata, Elizabeth
Pomerenke, and Maureen
Favo travel to Africa
March 28All above meet
with Dick Arnoldy and Matt
Arnoldy in Entebbe. Fr.
Peter and Fr. Paul drive the
group to Masaka, Uganda.
March 29-31The group
visits with established farmers,
farmers-in-training,
MADDO, the Dairy, and the
Bishop and his staff.
April 1-2Final visits,
travel to Nairobi. Matt
Arnoldy departs for
southeastern Uganda.
April 3Group vists with
Jamii Bora members in Kibera
and Kaputei.
April 4Easter Mass at
Nyumbani Orphanage
April 5-6Safari for Toni,Liz, Heather and Maureen;
Meru for Dick and Elizabeth
April 7-10Regional
Microcredit Summit in
Nairobi
April 10--11Travel home.
Masaka Social Center courtyard
Specia l Afr ica Edi t ion
Schoolchildren seen through a window atthe Masaka Social Center
Bishop Kaggwa, Sr. Toni Temporiti, and Sr.Liz Peplow at the wrap-up meeting withCaritas MADDO
Matt Arnoldy, Sr. Liz Peplow, ElizabethPomerenke, Heather Cammarata, Sr.
Toni Temporit, Fr. Peter Ssenkayi, andDick Arnoldy in Fr. Peters officeDick, Toni, and Elizabeth listen to Paul.
Stork on the roof
Bishop Kaggwa meets with Sr. Toni andfriends in his office at the diocese.
Bishop John Baptist Kaggwa and Sr.Toni in deep discussion
The manager at the Ma-saka Social Center, check-ing the busy schedule
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CONNECTIONS
We visited the MADDO Dairy
production facility. Here,
the milk is received from thecollection centers, proc-
essed, and packaged. Plain
and chocolate milk, and
vanilla and strawberry
yoghurt (as spelled in
Uganda) are producedand sold in plastic
pouches. Connie Lubega,
the Production Manager,
gave us a tour of the
facility. Modern equip-
ment, processes, and
quality control are all util-
ized to ensure the highest
quality of product. Con-
nie and the team at the
dairy work six days per
week, from 6:00 am to
6:00 pm, and they love it.
Connie in particular notedthat MADDO Dairys
commitment to quality
control is a big factor in
her satisfaction in her
work.
In addition, the Dairy
also sells the packets
of milk and yoghurt
here. Dick Arnoldy
treated the group to
the yoghurt, and we all
agreed that it was
delicious.
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RE C O N N E C T I N G W I TH O L D F R I E N D S
MADDO DAIRY
We had a chance to visit
with Esther, and with Rosie
and John Katumba who
were featured in the DVD,
The Living Loan. Since
Sr. Toni, Mary Lou Bennett
and film producer Heidi
Schlatter visited in July
2009, Esther has made
several improvements
to her home, replacing
windows and doors.
Next on her list is a new
roof, and adding solar pan-
els. Her plan is to use the
solar panels to power her
lighting, and retain the
biofuel to power her cook-
ing plate.
Rosie and John received
their cow in December, and
were delighted to give us a
tour. They and their children
are anticipating the birth of
their cows calf. John sent us
on our way with a couple of
pineapples from their farm.
Every wordand every
being comeknocking atyour door,
bringing youtheir mystery.
If you areopen to them,they will floodyou with their
riches.
IrneGuilane DiohFrom African Wisdom
If you are
hungry, youare my people.
Bishop JohnBaptistKaggwa
The entrance to the MADDO Dairybuilding
Homogenization and pasteurizationequipment
Product Supervisor Connie Lubegashows the filling machine.
Rosie and John Katumba and familyreceived their cow December 2009.
Esther seems to like The Living LoanDVD.
The team sampled the tasty
yoghurt.
Fr. Peter Ssankayi, Production Manager
Connie Lubega, and Heather Cammarata
Esther welcomes MPA to her home.
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Immaculata Nakabazzi has
been a widow for ten years.
Her household includes sixchildren, two orphans, and
one young man with epilepsy
who handles chores in ex-
change for room and board.
The MPA team visited her
farm on the first day that Im-
maculata would take milk
from her cow, named, Mercy
of God, to the collection cen-
ter. Her calf, a bull, is five
days old. Caritas MADDO
encourages farmers to sell
baby bulls quickly, because
they eat a lot and do not
appreciate in value as theygrow older. Immaculatas
farm is well established
and offers terrific examples
of Caritas MADDOs agri-
cultural training. Her
compound includes
several handwashing
stations and a dish-
drying center, all de-
signed to maximize
sanitation for the fam-
ily and good health for
her cow. Milking time
comes, and about 9
liters are collected.Some goes to the baby
bull, some is retained
by the family, and the rest
is measured into a can and
taken to the collection
center. Immaculata keeps
a careful eye on this second
measuring, and she and the
technician both sign the
ledger indicating 6.5 liters
worth of credit to her account.
Upon receipt at the dairy,
MADDO will deposit her in-
come into a bank account.
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F I RS T M I LKTO THE CO L L E C T I O N CE N T E R
with her.
Rosemarys
cow is heavily
pregnant,
due to give
birth any day.
Rosemary gives the MPA team a
tour of her farm, explaining that
she has been in the Cow Project
for 1.5 years. At one point, Rose-
mary kneels in front of SisterToni, saying, I must get on my
knees to properly thank you. I
am very grateful for what you
are doing for me, a widow.
There are so many widows and
orphans who need assistance. I
request that you think of these
people who are so needy. I
never thought I would receive
such a beautiful animal. Once
our animal has her calf, we will
have milk for the market.
Thank you.
Rosemary Nakawuka, like Im-
maculata, is a widow. Her
mother lives with her. She has
several children, grandchildren,
and a couple of orphans living
Rosemary Nakawuka with aphoto of MPA donors Patty Clineand Pat Murphy, both CSJ sisters
RO S E M A R Y S RE Q U E S T
Immaculata with Mercy of God.
Specia l Afr ica Edi t ion
Tao of Africa
Time moves at a different
pace. After all, TIA, whichis to say, This is Africa.
Visitors are never late, onlydelayed.
Everyone should have aguest book for visitors tosign. It becomes a greathistory of a home.
The people of Masaka andNairobi are world-class whenit comes to enthusiasticgreetings.
Anything can be transportedon a motorcycle.
Refrain from fish-n-chips amonth prior to your trip toensure you have a yen forthis dish.
Know the rules of hot wateroperation BEFORE hoppingin the shower.
Even if you do not normallyconsume carbonatedbeverages, you will.
The value of a currencyconversion cheat sheetcannot be underestimated.
Think first about your exitstrategy before walking into aopen market by yourselfwhere the vendors competefor business.
Merchants expect to haggleon prices.
Be sure to find some type of
American food (pizza,milkshakes, hamburgers,nachos)comfort food isjust that.
We in the United States aretruly spoiled by all the greatcoffee and tea readilyavailable in our country.
Baby bull, five days old, enjoys his por-tion of milk.
Immaculata at the Kirimya village milkcollection center.
Rosemary with Sr. Toni and Sr.Liz, visit the cow Santa Maria.
Rosemarys mother, childrenand grandchildren
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The MPA team returned to
visit with the family of Rosie
and John Katumba and withtheir neighbor Justin Nal-
wanga. Rosie and John
were the couple featured in
The Living Loan DVD. Justinwas the widow explaining
how hard it is to prepare
the shed. They each re-
ceived pregnant cows in
December 2009 and could
not be happier. We were
able to share with them a
viewing of the DVD, and
many neighbors gathered
around Sr. Tonis little net-
book computer, set on a
bench in the front yard. There
was much laughter, smiles of
recognition, teasing about be-
ing international stars, and a
gentle joyfulness.
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F A R M E R S I N T R A I N I N G
AF R I C A PR E M I E R E O F TH E L I V I N G LOA N DVD
difference between their
stage of preparation and
the established feel of
Immaculatas farm. The
farmers elected a chair-
man and agreed upon
rules for their cooperation
in the Cow Project. As a
group, they work on onefarm at a time, rotating
regularly so that all the
farms are at about the
same level of readiness.
This encourages and
challenges each individ-
ual farmer to be as com-
mitted as his or her
neighbor. The residents
of Kanywa have very
little income, and they
have faced challenges in
acquiring cement and
roofing materials. The
chairman noted, The
workshops and training
sessions provided by
Caritas MADDO have
been eye-openers. We
are grateful to the Lord
who brought us visitors
from the USA to our
homes. We wish you a
safe journey. Thank you
very much.
The MPA team toured a
farming group in the village
of Kanywa. This group of 24
farmers had recently joined
the Cow Project, and while
great progress has been
made, it was a great learn-
ing experience to see the
FARMERS WELL
ON THEIR WAY
The contouring of the land is critical tomanage soil erosion and water retention.
Farmers help each other preparing theirland.
Dick Arnoldy with the chairman of thevillage group.
MADDO expects that latrines and show-ers have doors, regardless of material.
Jessica Mayiga andneighbors with Charles andSr. Toni
Janne Nnanyondo
Clemantia Nnakyuya ofKirimya
Paul and Prose Kiwewa ofKirimya
Charles, a key member of the MADDOtraining team, and Father Peter at lunch
Justin Nalwanga(right) and neighborsview the DVD.
Rosie and John Katumba react to seeingthemselves in The Living Loan DVD.
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Before the latest handing-
over ceremony can begin,
Father Peter and his teamand Sister Toni and her
team visit each farmer to do
one last tour and inspection.
The day is full of potential.
The farms are well-planned
and prepared. The grasses
are growing well and
are ready to provide
sustenance for thenew bovine guest at
each farm. Salt
blocks are in place in
the sheds, and the
children at each farm
are so excited they are
in constant motion.
The farmers show us
carefully drawn maps
of their land. They
demonstrate the hand
-washing stations and
show us how neat and
organized the latrineand shower facilities
are. We see the
raised vegetable beds,
the well-tended ba-
nana plants, and the
contours that are evi-
dence of backbreak-
ing work, but an es-
sential investment in
retaining the good
topsoil.
The cow sheds
are outstanding,
sturdy, precisestructures with
an efficiency of
design. The only
thing missing is
the star of the
show.a cow.
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Margaret Ssettimba demonstrates the A-Frames utility in land contouring.
The cow shed is ready for its tenant.
Mariam and Ali Lubega greet us with song. Father Peter (in blue) sees the raised vegetable beds thatspell out Caritas M in the Lubega farm.
Contours protect the crops.Children in the village
Matilda Namutebi shows Sr. Toni the mapof her farm.
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We do not pray
to have more
money but to
have morekinsmen.
Chinua
Achebe
From African Wisdom
People who live
in extreme
poverty do not
consider
themselves to bepoor.
Sr. Cecilia
Madu, OP
Practicum Student from
Nigeria
CONNECTIONS
The time had arrived, and the
time was special. The villag-
ers of Minyinya had eightmembers who were qualified
to be next to receive a cow,
and this called for a
celebration. The pro-
gram began with anopening prayer, fol-
lowed by entertainment.
Young school girls
sang a welcome,
and older school
children sang and
danced. The local
city politician made
a brief speech.
Dick Arnoldy was
asked to address
the group. He said,
We appreciate
your hospitality and
how welcome youmade us feel. It
was a miracle that
Sister Toni met
Bishop Kaggwa.
Many of our friends
are anxious to help
the people of
Uganda. We are
grateful to the
Bishop for showing
us the way. We
hope to be partners
in the cow project
for many years to
come. Father Pe-ter said, From to-
day, this village is
connected to
MADDO and MPA.
All farmers at this
village who meet
the standards WILL
receive a cow from
MPA.
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COW CE R E M O N Y
School girls sing, Our dear visitors, we arehappy to see you today
Dick Arnoldy congratulates LugajuSalezious and Madrid Nambusi.
The villagers of Minyinya install a sign proclaiming the connectionwith MPA.
Mariam and Ali Lubega
Matilda Namutebi smiles.
School boys festooned with goat hair tailsdance to fierce and fast drumming.
Guadencia Nakafeero leads the ladies insong.
Matt Arnoldy (not pictured) used his supplyof duct tape to create bottle toys and anendless source of giggles from the young set.
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John Ouma shared his story with the
MPA team and then guided usthrough Kibera. John had been a
gang leader who perpetrated the post
-election violence in 2007. He credits
Jamii Bora with approaching him with
an alternativejoin Jamii Bora and
turn away from crime. John now has
two successful businesses, and he
and his friend Bernard manage the
Kibera Celtics Soccer Club. The club
gives young boys and girls an outlet to
learn and build skills such as team-
work, discipline, structure, and sports-
manship.
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J AM I I B O R A
KENYA: KI B E R A
J O H N O U M A
fied metal box, with a
metal door and reinforced
windows. Several people
wait to see a banker to
discuss their business.
The branch pro-
vides the beginning
and ongoing con-
nection between
borrowers and JamiiBora, offering busi-
ness classes and sup-
port for putting together
a borrowers group of
five, and keeping care-
ful records of savings
and loan payments.
Catherine is a member of
Jamii Bora, and the MPA
team visited her shop during
our visit in Kibera.
Jamii Bora is the source for
many of these stories of hope.
Jamii Bora operates a branch
in Kibera. The office is a glori-
You gain
strength,
courage, and
confidence byevery experience
in which you
really stop to
look fear in the
face. You must
do the thing you
think you cannot
do.
Eleanor
Roosevelt
May your action
have an effect
like that of the
seed of the
baobab.
Peul oral
tradition
From African Wisdom
Specia l Afr ica Edi t ion
Kibera branch of Jamii Bora
Kibera One street in KiberaVendor making his way
John Ouma on the phone at theheadquarters of the Kibera Celtics One of John Oumas busi-
nesses is the manufacture andsale of storage boxes.
Catherine, a Jamii Bora member, sells pieces
of cloth.
Kibera is a slum in the heart
of the gleaming city of Nai-
robi. It is about the size of
Forest Park in St. Louis, yet
about 1.5 million people call ithome. It is crowded, filthy,
dangerous, prone to disease
and violence. As Ingrid
Munro, founder of Jamii Bora,
has said, The slums are not
acceptable places to raise
kids. The MPA team visitedKibera the morning after a
rainstorm, and the corridors
were thick with sticky mud.
And yet, in all this despera-
tion, there are a multitude of
stories of hope that have had
their beginning in Kibera.
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In all the ways that Kibera is
hell, Kaputei is heaven. Ka-
putei, a planned community
outside of Nairobi, offers
Jamii Bora members the
chance to acquire their ownhomes. These homes have
an indoor toilet, shower, and
sink. The community has
neighborhoods, schools,
water utility, and a retail
area. Jamii Bora em-ploys members to
manufacture the blocks
and tiles that are used
for building the homes.
The colors are bright.
Many homes have sun-
flowers and gardens in
their yards. There is
grass and sky and
space and joy. Jane Ngouri
invited the MPA team into
her home, explaining how
important Jamii Boras
health insurance has been
to her own health (she isHIV positive).
The MPA team attended
Easter Mass at the NyumbaniChildrens Orphanage in Nai-
robi, Kenya. This orphanage
serves children whose par-
ents have been lost to AIDS.
Not all of the children have
HIV or AIDS, but many do.
They range from infants
through high school. During
Mass, the priest announced
that they will be sending their
first two members to univer-
sity, a milestone well worth
celebrating.
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C L A R I S S E
KAPUTEI
E A S T E R A T N Y U M B A N I
Clarisse is one of the original 50
beggar women whom Ingrid Munro
credits with starting Jamii Bora.
Clarisses husband kicked her and
her four children out of their home
on the threat of death. She fled to
Nairobi and eventually found herself
homeless in Kibera. Gradually,
through loans and training with Jamii
Bora, Clarisse has built up two suc-
cessful groceries, one in Kaputei,
where she now lives.
We serve life not
because it isbroken, but
because it is
holy.
Mother
Theresa
Relating to
others is the
basis for all
development.
JacquesNanma
From African Wisdom
Liturgical dancers at Mass at Nyumbani
Sr. Liz Peplow and Eric, age 3.
Clarisse and Ingrid Munroat the Summit.
Kaputei neighbors demonstrate themanufacture of building blocks.
In her home, Jane shows Dick Arnoldysome beads from her bead business.
Jane Ngouri welcomes Sr. Toni to herown home.
Sr. Liz Peplow and Sr. Toni Temporitigreet Clarisee.
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SAFARI Thinking of traveling on this kind of trip to
Africa? Here are some things to think about:By Heather CammarataDisclaimer: this writer cannot wait to return. Africa isamazing and wondrous and welcoming.
Even though the outside air was 75-80F and
breezy, the interior of both the Entebbe andNairobi airports was stifling. By stifling I
mean that hells critters would be sweating pro-
fusely. Be prepared to tolerate and make the
best of it. Airports and international travel re-
quire a certain amount of waiting around. Be
prepared to tolerate and make the best of it. If
you complain, youll only be whining to your
travel buddies who are just as hot and cranky as
you are, and now youve given them a reason to
point you out to the nearest ornery customs official.
DO resist the urge to overpack. Even if you check a bag, make sure you can carry
or drag all your own items under your own personal horsepower. I
learned this the hard way when on the first night I lugged my 49.99
pound suitcase, stuffed-to-the-gills carryon, and backpack up four
flights of stairs to my room at the retreat center. By the time I got to
4th, it was time to make the trip back down to catch the cab. Full
blown hiking boots are really not needed. Decent walkers are suffi-
cient. And, if you are navigating through mud, shoes that can be
washed off are even more convenient. Most places we stayed did
offer laundry services. It may not be necessary to bring a full change
of clothes per each day. Splurge item I wish I had packed: my own
regular toothbrush. Travel toothbrushes just are not the same. And
how much room did I really save?
Our flights were 2 hours, 9 hours, and 8 hours, respectively. Have a plan to exer-
cise both in your seat and out of it. Drink plenty of water. Try to begin sleeping
during your destinations sleeping hours and forcing yourself
to stay awake during your destinations awake hours to mini-
mize jet lag. Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is a key
preventive measure to stave off headaches.
The main roads are moderately smooth for riders. Much of
the rural area of the Masaka diocese in Uganda has dirt roads,
which are very bumpy. Most of the trails through the Maasai
Mara are rough dirt paths as well. Be prepared for a very jolt-
filled ride in both Kenya and Uganda. During the safari, de-
pending on your game ride vehicle, be prepared to enter and
exit the vehicle by climbing the sides of the truck and hoisting
yourself over the rails.
Sunscreen stronger than 30 and DEET at 40% or higher is
strongly recommended. Wash it off at the end of the day, so as not to worry aboutyour skin dissolving from the abundance of chemicals. If a room has a mosquito
net, use it. The big bugs do come out at night. Retreat center rooms are small but
clean. The bathroom is private, clean, and simple. Some showers may have mini-
mal water pressurebe patientcleanliness is worth it. Retreat center beds are
twins, on a wood platform, with a 2 foam mattress and a thin pillow.
Smartest thing someone else broughtpeanut buttergreat supplement to any
meal that just doesnt sound like it will sit well. Dumbest thing I broughtan alumi-
num water bottle. Absolutely useless in countries where one is advised not to par-
take of water from the tap. Gloriously, though, bottled beverages are available and
do include those containing barley, malt, and hops.
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13 seat Cessna Grand Caravan
Specia l Afr ica Edi t ion
African elephants
Cape buffalo
Cheetah
Leopard
Male and female lion
On their side trip, Elizabeth and Dick receive aspecial welcome from the farmers in Meru.
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The Regional Micro-
credit Summit was
held at the KenyattaConference Center in
Nairobi, Kenya, April 7
-10, 2010. The MPA
team attended.
Although we had the
chance to hear many
luminaries, including
the Queen of Spain
and the Princess of
the Netherlands, for
us the stars were our friends
from Jamii Bora.
Just prior to the Summit,
Jamii Bora launched Jamii
Bora Bank, a major milestone
for the organization. Now at
325,000+ members strong,
Jamii Bora is the largest mi-
crofinance institution in
Kenya. Several panel ses-
sions included speakers from
Jamii Bora to share their best
practices in the areas of hous-
ing, health insurance,
communicating with
those living in extreme
poverty, and environ-
mental issues.
The MPA team washonored to have a
private meeting with
Ingrid Munro, at which
Sister Toni personally
transferred the MPA
funding commitment
to Ingrid.
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SU M M I T The nature and qualityof our connection to
the world owe much to
our perception of
ourselves.
Aminata Traor
From African Wisdom
Give women access to
credit, and the rest
falls in place.
Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Laureate for
microfinancing
Slums are not
acceptable for human
beings .
Ingrid Munro
Founder of Jamii Bora
That Jamii Bora
insisted on a health
insurance plan thatincluded even those
living with HIV has
meant all the
difference.
Jane Ngouri
Jamii Bora Member
Dancers from Jamii Bora kick off theSummit.
Ingrid Munro with heradopted son and daughter-in-law.
Jane, Ingrid, and Wilson address theattendees at the Microcredit Summit.
Muhammad Yunus at theSummit
Sr. Toni Temporiti and Beatrice(mentioned in The Blue Sweater)
Sr. Toni Temporiti, Joyce, Heather Cam-marata, and Sr. Liz Peplow
President Kibeki of theRepublic of Kenya.
Susan Saiyorri, National Outreach Coor-dinator for Jamii Bora, and friend
Sister Toni shares a moment with Ingrid Munro.
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